A Wade House Christmas
Guests tour the authentically decorated 1850s Stagecoach Inn to experience 19th-century Yankee and German holiday traditions. Activities include live music, festive foods, making decorations from a period book, and gathering for a live retelling of 'The Night Before Christmas.' Visitors can also take horse-drawn wagon rides, observe an artisan forging decorative ornaments at the Blacksmith Shop, and see Victorian Father Christmas in a sleigh.
What to Expect
Experience an 1850s Yankee and German-influenced Christmas at the historic inn.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Wisconsin Historical Society
Food & Drink
Festive foods and holiday treats are part of the event; the pages don’t list specific menu items or drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families interested in history and hands-on holiday activities
Vibe
Nostalgic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The page gives no admission price. The photo experience costs $7 and can be purchased on-site. – Get tickets
- Hours: 9:30AM – 4PM.
- Parking: Free on-site parking at the Visitor Center and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum.
- Accessibility: Many pathways are level but somewhat rugged, and access inside the historic hotel building is somewhat limited, though reasonable accommodations can be made for mobility assistance.
- Pets: No pets on the grounds; service animals are welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Book your tickets online before the weekend, since A Wade House Christmas is a ticketed event.
- Set aside a little extra for the Father Christmas sleigh photo, because the photo experience is bought separately on-site.
- Wear sturdy shoes and warm layers, because the site's pathways are somewhat rugged and you'll walk outdoors between the inn and the Blacksmith Shop.
- Consider joining the Wisconsin Historical Society before you book, since members get 10% off events like this one plus free general admission.
- Heading east on Highway 23, turn into the Wade House driveway before the building and don't turn onto Plank Road or Highway T.
Special Events & Promotions
- Photos with Victorian Father Christmas in his sleigh are an add-on bought on-site.
- Wisconsin Historical Society members get 10% off this event.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
Tour the decorated Stagecoach Inn, enjoy festive foods and live music, and make decorations from a popular book of the period. You can also watch ornament forging at the Blacksmith Shop and take a horse-drawn wagon ride.
Can we get a photo with Father Christmas?
Yes. Victorian Father Christmas waits in a green sleigh with red runners. The photo experience is bought separately on-site.
What happens at the Blacksmith Shop?
A skilled artisan forges decorative ornaments while you watch.
Is there storytelling?
Yes, there's a live retelling of 'The Night Before Christmas' to sit down and enjoy.
Where do I park?
Free on-site parking is available at the Wade House Visitor Center and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum.
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